Interview with Niels Erik Folmann, CEO of Danske Spil

Betting Insights – A range of interviews from SBC Events with some of the leading figures in the sports betting industry.

Niels Erik Folmann is CEO of Danske Licens Spil A/S, the online gambling subsidiary of Danske Spil. Danske Licens Spil has maintained a leading position in the Danish market of sports betting, pools, poker and casino online games since the partial liberalization of the market in 2012.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Folmann worked as an executive advisor and marketing management consultant, covering fields of expertise in strategic planning, communication strategy, and organizational brand alignment; as the founder of his own consultancy; and as CEO of BBDO Denmark.

He his Masters Degree at Aarhus Business School in 1989 and has completed executive training programs at Insead and Harvard Business School. He sits on two company boards and serves as a certified examiner at the Danish School of Media and Journalism.

Niels Erik Folmann, had the following to say about SBC Events and the Betting on Football 2017 conference:
“It is important that the betting industry has the opportunity to discuss the major issues it faces on a global scale, and I am pleased to take part in this by addressing all the challenges and opportunities we are facing in the Scandinavian market.”

“I had two amazing days at Stamford Bridge. The event offered the perfect mix of great sessions and relevant business meetings. It’s probably the best industry event I’ve attended to date.”

 

 

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